City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
City lists coronavirus community response
A community-sourced website lists services for people needing help and offering help.
Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
Supporting local and regional retailers in trouble
Register of small businesses encourages people to buy local in times of crisis. Times of crisis are often particularly hard on small businesses. As part of the necessary measures in fighting the current Covid-19 outbreak,
Discovering a whole country from home
An online platform lets people experience their country and learn new skills for free while staying home.
Facebook group to offer and ask for help
A facebook group connecting people who offer and seek help has branched out across borders.
A platform that tells citizens how they can support their government
The government of Ontario started an initiative to empower citizens to help fight coronavirus. Citizens can offer emergency products and innovative solutions or volunteer to support the government’s response to Covid-19.
Online language buddies
A Swedish organisation connects newcomers with online language buddies helping both to cope with the isolation.
Family packages for keeping busy at home
An initiative sends books, toys, and arts and crafts materials to children in need.
Covid-19 Rapid Response Call
To support scientists working on solutions for coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, a rapid response fund was launched.
Displaying changemakers’ responses to Covid-19
Ashoka features projects by its fellows and communities worldwide which are solving challenges in our global crisis.
Study support for school children at home
An Italian volunteer organisation offers online tutoring to help kids through this period of remote learning.
Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.